Entrapment hazards are extremely dangerous and present severe risks for both American workers and vulnerable children. Playground equipment and pools have inherent entrapment risks, as do certain machines at the workplace.

For children, supervision is critical in preventing injuries involving defective consumer products and equipment. Entrapment accidents often lead to drowning accidents, strangulation and choking injuries. Playgrounds can be perilous due to all the small spaces children may be stuck in: steps, decks, rails, slides, chains, slats and platforms.

It is surprisingly easy for children to get stuck in small spaces and panic, wedging themselves further into danger in a short amount of time. Pools and spas are also a particularly serious risk for children.

Entrapment injuries for adults typically are limited to workplace hazards and heavy equipment that can catch hair, clothing or limbs and lead to lacerations, amputations and death.

Unintentional injuries like entrapment accidents, strangulation, and drowning are among the leading causes of death among children in the United States, and cause a significant number of workplace injuries in heavy industry.

Consumer & Worker Entrapment Hazards

Workplace Entrapment & Confined Spaces

Confined spaces at the workplace present numerous risks that include aWorkplace Ventilation Risks, toxic exposure, and engulfment and entrapment hazards. As a result, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has established regulations on confined spaces.

Workplace injuries are no less concerning, and employers have a duty to protect workers to the best of their ability, and ensure workers are properly trained and all equipment is frequently maintained.

If you or your child has suffered an injury due to workplace negligence or a defective product and have questions about the legal remedies available to improve quality of life and medical care in Ohio, contact The Lyon Firm at (800) 513-2403. You will speak directly with Mr. Lyon, an Ohio entrapment hazard lawyer, and he will help you answer these critical questions.